New roundabout unveiled near Granite Falls to reduce traffic and improve safety
GRANITE FALLS—The Snohomish County Public Works unveiled a brand-new roundabout on 84th Street Northeast and 163rd Avenue Northwest near Granite Falls, on Thursday, September 12, to reduce traffic congestion on the corridor while preventing risk of collision. The two-lane road was previously controlled by a two-way stop. Attending Thursday’s ceremony was Senator Keith Wagoner (R-Sedro […]
Learning Loss: Four years after the pandemic, student proficiency down nationally
More than four years have passed since Bothell High School became the nation’s first school to shut down during the pandemic in February 2020. Their closure set a precedent, one which generated controversy across the nation. During the pandemic, some states ordered schools to be closed, others allowed districts to decide, and a few states […]
WSDOT awards Port of Everett a $4.3 million CCA grant to electrify South Terminal
EVERETT—The Port of Everett was one of 11 recipients awarded a capital grant, funded with Climate Commitment Act (CCA) funds, by the Washington Department of Transportation’s (WSDOT) Port Electrification Program. The Port of Everett was awarded the $4.3 million competitive grant in August to be used to help fund a $5.8 million project to construct […]
Meet local author Nova GarcÃa at Mukilteo Sno-Isle Library
Sno-Isle Libraries is inviting the public to celebrate Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month with local author Nova GarcÃa and the release of her new book Not That Kind of Call Girl. Nova GarcÃa was born in Laredo, Texas and takes great pride in her Mexican-American heritage. Her works aims to dispel Latine stereotypes and recognize women for the […]
Mud Bay invites pet-parents celebrate bonds of love with Neighborhood Pet Store Day
OLYMPIA—Would your pup like to hang out at a Doggie Ice Cream Social? Would you like to save on fun new toys and delicious treats for your furry best friend? How about the chance to win free pet food for a year? If so, join Mud Bay for a celebration of the bond pet parents have with […]
BREAKING: Trump safe after second assassination attempt, suspect detained
WEST PALM BEACH, FL—Martin County Sheriff’s Office has detained Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, of North Carolina, in relation to a second assassination attempt on Republican Presidential nominee and 45th President of the United States, Donald J Trump, that occurred, Sunday, September 15, around 2 p.m. EST at the Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, […]
Two injured as 60 firefighters battle Edmonds apartment fire
EDMONDS—A 2-alarm fire at Cedar Court Apartments on Saturday, September 14, sent two adults to Swedish Edmonds Campus with minor non-life-threatening injuries. No firefighters were hurt. More than 60 firefighters of South County Fire and Shoreline Fire Department arrive to Cedar Court Apartment located at 8814 236th St SW, Edmonds, shortly before 3 p.m. on […]
Community invited to celebrate 10 years of manufacturing training excellence
EVERETT—The Advanced Manufacturing Training & Education Center (AMTEC) at Everett Community College (EvCC) is marking its 10th anniversary. Since AMTEC opened in October 2014, hundreds of students have prepared for high-demand, high-wage jobs in advanced manufacturing. Over the past decade, AMTEC has provided hands-on training that bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world application, […]
Four state employees awarded $11,000 for improving government efficiency
OLYMPIA—The Productivity Board, a state employee incentive program of the Office of the Secretary of State, voted unanimously Thursday to award four state employees up to $11,300 total for their ideas to save the state money. The Productivity Board encourages all state employees to help save taxpayers’ money by offering up to $10,000 for a successful employee […]
52-y/o female in stable condition after drive-by shooting in Lynnwood area
LYNNWOOD—A 52-year-old female fell victim to a drive-by shooting in unincorporated Lynnwood near the intersection of HWY 99 and 148th Street at approximately 8 p.m. Friday evening. On Friday, September 13, 2024, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies responded to the 14800 block of Highway 99 around 8:00 p.m. for reports of a shooting near […]
